A pair of autumn infrastructure failures exposed deteriorating piers at Baltimore’s National Aquarium. Leaders now want millions for repairs and plan to move the dolphins to a sanctuary.

Maryland lawmakers secured nearly $1.2M to expand Baltimore’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy, giving the city federal support as the program moves into new districts.

A man found unconscious on the grounds of General John Stricker Middle School in Dundalk was later pronounced dead at a hospital, county police said.

After her brother was killed on North Point Boulevard in January 2025, an Anne Arundel County woman is collecting signatures to press for lights, sidewalks and crosswalks.

Warm, windy Tuesday with highs near 85°F; Small Craft Advisories begin at 10 a.m. Widespread rain and thunderstorms are expected Wednesday.

Haven Coworking is converting the longtime Overlea events hall at 6809 Belair Road into a 33‑office coworking hub with a 3,500‑sqft event hall and 70+ parking spaces, opening in May 2026.

Three months in, Anne Arundel’s switch to 12‑hour patrols shows early wins — lower overtime and fewer vacancies — but the union and researchers warn of fatigue risks.

Former Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford pressed Gov. Wes Moore after Moore said closed primaries "have run their course." Rutherford argues nearly 1 million unaffiliated Marylanders are shut out of party primaries.

Investor 1500 Country Ridge Ln LLC paid $10.7M for Country Ridge Shopping Center in Essex, a 131k‑sf, 11.55‑acre retail center with national tenants and a vacant 40k‑sf anchor. The buyer is tied to investor Javed Aizaz.

An appellate panel ruled a wrongful-death suit against Sinai Hospital may proceed, saying the hospital could have had a duty to warn a woman before discharging her husband. The decision interprets Maryland’s mental-health immunity law and sends the case back toward trial.

Nearly 63% of the country is listed as drought‑affected; Maryland and D.C. are among the hardest hit and officials warn the dry outlook could persist into July.

Baltimore police released a photo after an aggravated assault in the 2200 block of West Cold Spring Lane and asked the public for tips. Metro Crime Stoppers is offering a reward.

Baltimore County police asked Perry Hall residents to shelter in place Sunday as officers worked a possible barricade near Castlemill Circle. Officials said the scene was contained.